[TR24][OF] Joy Division - Closer - 1980/2013 (Rock)

Chart History/Awards
- One of Pitchfork’s “Best Albums of the 1980s.”
- One of Slant Magazine’s “Best Albums of the 1980s.”
- One of Q’s “Forty Best Albums of the 1980s.”
- One of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

U.K. post-punk icons, Joy Division, had an immense and profound impact on contemporary music. Closer is their acclaimed gothic-rock masterpiece. Released in 1980, the album was NME’s “Album of the Year.” Produced by Martin Hannett, the recording continues where the first album left off with standouts including “Heart And Soul,” “Isolation” and “Twenty Four Hours.” It ranks at #10 on Pitchfork’s “Best Albums of the 1980s,” #7 on Slant Magazine’s “Best Albums of the 1980s,” #8 on Q’’s “Forty Best Albums of the 1980s” and is one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

Reviews

"... A work of genius." - MOJO

4 stars out of 5 - Blender